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Roscoe Karns (September 7, 1891 – February 6, 1970) was an American actor who appeared in nearly 150 films between 1915 and 1964. He specialized in cynical, wise-cracking (and often tipsy) characters, and his rapid-fire delivery enlivened many comedies and crime thrillers in the 1930s and 1940s.
Arguably his best-known film role was the annoying bus passenger Oscar Shapeley, who tries to pick up Claudette Colbert in the Oscar-winning comedy It Happened One Night (1934). From 1950 to 1954, Karns played the title role in the popular DuMont Television Network series Rocky King, Inside Detective. His son, character actor Todd Karns, also appeared in that series.
From 1959 to 1962, Karns was cast as Admiral Walter Shafer in seventy-three of the ninety-five episodes of the CBS military sitcom/drama series, Hennesey, starring Jackie Cooper in the title role of a United States Navy physician, and Abby Dalton as nurse Martha Hale.
Karns was born in San Bernardino, California, and died in Los Angeles.
"Rocky King; Detective" ~ "The Hermit's Cat" (1950's TV crime show)
Mr. Shapeley scene from "It Happened One Night"
"Rocky King; Detective" ~ "One Minute For Murder" (1950's TV crime show)
Lawyer Man 1932, Roscoe Karns , William Powell, Joan Blondell
Roscoe Karns
"Rocky King; Detective" ~ "Murder Scores a Knockout" (1950's TV crime show)
Road to Happiness (1941)
Devils Cargo - Free Old Mystery Movies Full Length
My Son the Hero (1943) COMEDY
Devil's Cargo (1948) THE FALCON
A TV crime series ran on the Dumont Network from 1950 to 1954. One of the first TV crime shows, it starred veteran actor Roscoe Karns as Detective King and Grace Carney as his wife who was never actually shown on camera. The show was done live on a sound stage with a small budget. Note the use of the organ soundtrack, common on radio dramas at the time. It also ran under the title "Inside Detective". Includes ads. For more on the Dumont Network and it's show see my film & TV blog @; http://thesilverscreensurfer.blogspot.ca/2013/07/classic-shows-from-dumont-network-1946.html
Mr. Shapeley [Roscoe Karns] tries his rap on Ellen Andrews [Claudette Colbert] in "It Happened One Night." "Yessir. When a cold mama gets hot—boy, how she sizzles!" Thankfully, Peter Warne [Clark Gable] intervenes, just in time, too — believe you me.
A TV crime series ran on the Dumont Network from 1950 to 1954. One of the first TV crime shows, it starred veteran actor Roscoe Karns as Detective King and Grace Carney as his wife who was never actually shown on camera. The show was done live on a sound stage with a small budget. Note the use of the organ soundtrack, common on radio dramas at the time. It also ran under the title "Inside Detective". Includes ads. For more on the Dumont Network and it's show see my film & TV blog @; http://thesilverscreensurfer.blogspot.ca/2013/07/classic-shows-from-dumont-network-1946.html
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A TV crime series ran on the Dumont Network from 1950 to 1954. One of the first TV crime shows, it starred veteran actor Roscoe Karns as Detective King and Grace Carney as his wife who was never actually shown on camera. The show was done live on a sound stage with a small budget. Note the use of the organ soundtrack, common on radio dramas at the time. It also ran under the title "Inside Detective". Includes ads. For more on the Dumont Network and it's show see my film & TV blog @; http://thesilverscreensurfer.blogspot.ca/2013/07/classic-shows-from-dumont-network-1946.html
Plot: Jeff Carter (John Boles) has just returned from Europe eager to see his family. Charley Grady (Roscoe Karns), his agent, informs Jeff that his wife, Millie (Mona Barrie) has divorced him and has remarried to a millionaire, Sam Rankin. Jeff has discovered that his narcissistic ex has sent Danny to military boarding school because she would rather socialize with her friends. Director: Phil Rosen Actors: John Boles, Mona Barrie, Billy Lee, Roscoe Karns, Lillian Elliott, Paul Porcasi, Selmer Jackson, Brandon Hurst, Sam Flint, Antonio Filauri, Harland Tucker Based on: First Performance by Matt Taylor (story)
Poverty-row continuation of The Falcon series; mundane murder mystery showcasing Calvert's magic act skills. Director: John F. Link Sr. Writers: Don Martin (screenplay), Jason James (original story), Stars: John Calvert, Rochelle Hudson, Roscoe Karns
Stars: Patsy Kelly, Roscoe Karns, Joan Blair Director: Edgar G. Ulmer Learning that his long-unseen son is arriving for a visit, a small-time con-man enlists his cronies to help him pretend to be a wealthy and important businessman.
Stars: John Calvert, Rochelle Hudson, Roscoe Karns Director: John F. Link Sr. Writers: Don Martin (screenplay), Jason James (original story) Poverty-row continuation of The Falcon mystery series showcasing Calvert's magic act skills.
A fledgeling playwright and young girl fall in love and escape their country town. Such a great support cast: James Dunn, Lionel Stander, Michael Chekhov, Margaret Hamilton, Irene Ryan, Audie Murphy, Moyna MacGill, Roscoe Karns, William Frawley and the list just goes on. Directed by William Castle
Original Title : The Crooked Circle Genre : Comedy, Mystery Country : United States Release Date : 25 September 1932 Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone Produced by E.W. Hammons Production Starring : Zasu Pitts, James Gleason, Ben Lyon, C. Henry Gordon, Raymond Hatton, Roscoe Karns, Berton Churchill, Robert Frazer, Ethel Clayton, Frank Reicher, Christian Rub, Tom Kennedy AKA : Spain : Noche de fantasmas
A TV crime series ran on the Dumont Network from 1950 to 1954. One of the first TV crime shows, it starred veteran actor Roscoe Karns as Detective King and Grace Carney as his wife who was never actually shown on camera. The show was done live on a sound stage with a small budget. Note the use of the organ soundtrack, common on radio dramas at the time. It also ran under the title "Inside Detective". Includes ads. For more on the Dumont Network and it's show see my film & TV blog @; http://thesilverscreenchronicles.blogspot.ca/2013/07/classic-shows-from-dumont-network-1946.html
A TV crime series ran on the Dumont Network from 1950 to 1954. One of the first TV crime shows, it starred veteran actor Roscoe Karns as Detective King and Grace Carney as his wife who was never actually shown on camera. The show was done live on a sound stage with a small budget. Note the use of the organ soundtrack, common on radio dramas at the time. It also ran under the title "Inside Detective". Includes ads. For more on the Dumont Network and it's show see my film & TV blog @; http://thesilverscreensurfer.blogspot.ca/2013/07/classic-shows-from-dumont-network-1946.html
From the early talkie New York Nights starring Norma Talmadge and Gilbert Roland. Also seen in the clip are John Wray, Lilyan Tashman and Roscoe Karns
Musical romance set in NYC's Stage Door Canteen for World War Two service personel featuring a host of stars - Aline MacMahon, Gypsy Rose Lee, Alan Mowbray, Harry J. Wild, William Terry, Lucile Gleason, Elliott Nugent, Bert Lytell, Ethel Waters, Margaret Early, Julie Conway, Helen Menken, Sunset Carson, Judith Anderson, Henry Armetta, Trudy Erwin, Katharine Cornell, Count Basie and His Orchestra, Lina Romay, Count Basie, Dorothea Kent, Frank Borzage, Pat Flaherty, Benny Goodman Orchestra, Yehudi Menuhin, Helen Parrish, Peggy Moran, Gertrude Lawrence, Jack Lambert, Roscoe Karns, Ruth Roman, Arleen Whelan, Cheryl Walker, Harpo Marx, Martha Scott, Virginia Field, Ralph Morgan, Selena Royle, Elsa Maxwell, Benny Goodman, Paul Muni, Freddy Martin Orchestra, Delmer Daves, Elizabeth Morgan, Willia...
Top 25 Fantasy Actors and Actress Tattoos Based on www.cotoro.com : Rosa Blasi, Rosalie Crutchley, Rosalind Bennett, Rosalind Cash, Rosalind Chao, Rosalind Ivan, Rosalind Russell, Rosamund John, Rosamund Pike, Rosanna Arquette, Rosanna De Soto, Rosario Dawson, Rosaura Revueltas, Roscoe Arbuckle ('Fatty'), Roscoe Ates, Roscoe Karns, Roscoe Lee Browne, Rose Byrne, Rose Hobart, Rose Marie, Rose McGowan, Roseanne, Roselyn Sanchez, Rosemarie DeWitt, Rosemary Forsyth
Daryl McDaniel of the legendary hip hop group Run DMC interviews with Frank and Wanda during the morning show on July 17, 2009. DMC discusses his breakthroughs in life after he discovered at age 35 that he was adopted. He preaches the importance of communicating positive messages in music, especially hip hop.
In which I tell you about the absolute best films I watched last year, featuring runaway heiresses, immigrants moving to New York City and the foot soldiers of the feminist movement fighting for social equality. "It Happened One Night" (1934) Director: Frank Capra Written by: Robert Riskin, based on the short story by Samuel Hopkins Adams Production Companies: Columbia Pictures Main cast: Clark Gable (Peter), Claudette Colbert (Ellie), Walter Connolly (Andrews), Roscoe Karns (Shapeley), Jameson Thomas (Westley), Alan Hale (Danker). "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part Two" (2015) Director: Francis Lawrence Written by: Peter Craig, Danny Strong and Suzanne Collins Production Companies: Lionsgate, Color Force Main cast: Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss Everdeen), Josh Hutcherson (Peeta Mellark)...
A scene from the 1933 film "Weekend Marriage" with Aline MacMahon and Roscoe Karns. For more information, visit moviedavid.blogspot.com!
A TV crime series ran on the Dumont Network from 1950 to 1954. One of the first TV crime shows, it starred veteran actor Roscoe Karns as Detective King and Grace Carney as his wife who was never actually shown on camera. The show was done live on a sound stage with a small budget. Note the use of the organ soundtrack, common on radio dramas at the time. It also ran under the title "Inside Detective". Includes ads. For more on the Dumont Network and it's show see my film http://thesilverscreensurfer.blogspot...
The story of a singer in a minstrel show, from his career highs to the tragedies in his personal life. Cast Benny Fields ... Dixie Boy Johnson Gladys George ... Mae White Alan Dinehart ... Lew Dunn Roscoe Karns ... Lasses White Jerome Cowan ... Bill Evans Judy Clark ... Caroline Jr. - age 16 Molly Lamont ... Caroline Johnson John Raitt ... Singer The Anestos ... Dance Specialty Margia Dean ... Chorus Girl Eddie Kane ... Theater Manager Gloria Petroff ... Caroline Jr. - age 5 Lee 'Lasses' White ... Tiny Directed by Joseph H. Lewis, Edgar G. Ulmer Story by Martin Mooney, Raymond L. Schrock Screenplay by Irwin Franklyn, Pierre Gendron Associate Producer Harry Revel Produced by Leon Fromkess Cinematography by Marcel Le Picard Film Editing by Carl Pierson Art Direction by Paul Palmentola ...